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Graveney Stand, Bristol: view, shade and what to expect
The Graveney Stand at the County Ground, Bristol is known as the Mound and takes the Graveney name from the 2027 season. It follows the south-eastern side between Mark Alleyne and Zaheer Abbas. Keep both names in mind when reading the ground’s current accessibility directions, particularly for the Changing Places facility behind the stand.
At a glance: Graveney Stand
The view
Mound to Graveney
The club’s April 2026 announcement confirms the new name from 2027, in honour of David Graveney and the wider Graveney family. This is a name change for the existing seating area, not a reason to look for a second stand. The public accessibility guide and older ground plan still use Mound.
The side-on view
The long south-eastern side gives you the batter’s movement and the field across the square. Compare positions nearer Mark Alleyne with those towards the southern corner: the angle changes along the boundary. Higher rows help with the wider overview; lower rows bring boundary fielders closer. The open seats get mixed morning light and sunshine after lunch.
Changing Places and viewing
Changing Places is behind Mound/Graveney, reached by a ramp and opened with a RADAR key; the medical team has a spare. AccessAble records Row A level-access seating and designated wheelchair spaces in the surveyed layout. The club also names accessible viewing between Mark Alleyne and Mound. Arrange the position, companion and route together before buying.
● Afternoon sun
A general guide for a sunny summer day; front rows catch more sun.
Cricket at the County Ground, Bristol
Food, drink and toilets
The stand has nearby adapted facilities in the surveyed layout, with Changing Places behind it. Ask the club about access and any equipment you need, rather than leaving that enquiry until arrival. Refreshment outlets vary by fixture; use the current visitor guide for what is open.
For the Graveney Stand at Bristol, small personal food and soft drinks are allowed; own alcohol, glass vessels and metal cutlery are prohibited across county and international formats. Bring an empty reusable bottle for the water points. For the Graveney Stand at Bristol, bags must fit under the seat, and the ground’s catering and retail are cashless. Read the ground regulations.
Who it suits
Graveney suits side-on cricket watchers and visitors arranging a day around the named accessible facilities. Afternoon sunshine makes it a good choice for those who enjoy being outdoors through the later sessions. Practical tip: use both “Graveney” and “Mound” in an accessibility enquiry until the wayfinding is updated.
Tickets for this stand
For the Graveney Stand at Bristol, buy the public seats opened for your match through Gloucestershire’s official ticket store. County admission, international seats and room bookings have separate conditions.
| 2026 Bristol guide | Adult | Under-16 |
|---|---|---|
| Championship: advance / gate | £19 / £24 | £6 / £8 |
| Blast: other fixtures advance / gate | £29 / £35 | £11 / £13 |
| Blast: Somerset advance / gate | £37 / £42 | £12 / £15 |
Prices depend on the seat category shown when you book.
For the Graveney Stand at Bristol, the 2027 New Zealand ODI reaches general sale on 14 October 2026 after priority and ballot windows; its opening time and stand tariffs are TBC. Check the official international route or buy county tickets. Last checked: October 2026.
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